Last Modified: Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 7:07 a.m.

The promotional offer is good for one doughnut of choice per customer on Tuesday, which is Inauguration Day. No purchase is necessary. According to a news release, Krispy Kreme stores "are making an oath to tasty goodies."

Winston-Salem-based Krispy Kreme is not alone in commemorating the inauguration with special initiatives and offers.

Dunkin' Donuts has been celebrating the event by selling a new "Stars & Stripes" doughnut for 89 cents through Tuesday. The frosted doughnut is decorated with red, white and blue star-shaped sprinkles.

<p>WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP)  Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. says participating restaurants are marking Tuesday's installation of Barack Obama as president by offering something for free.</p><p>The promotional offer is good for one doughnut of choice per customer on Tuesday, which is Inauguration Day. No purchase is necessary. According to a news release, Krispy Kreme stores "are making an oath to tasty goodies."</p><p>Winston-Salem-based Krispy Kreme is not alone in commemorating the inauguration with special initiatives and offers.</p><p>Dunkin' Donuts has been celebrating the event by selling a new "Stars & Stripes" doughnut for 89 cents through Tuesday. The frosted doughnut is decorated with red, white and blue star-shaped sprinkles.</p>